4 Trains on 3 Mains: Rare Silverwood Mountain Gridlock
Cajon Pass Rail Fans
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Silverwood woke up fast this morning — four trains, three mains, and a rare blanket of monsoonal clouds that turned the whole pass into a soft‑lit stage. This spot faces east, so mornings like this almost never happen. No harsh sun, no glare — just that deep, moody sky that makes every locomotive sound heavier and every color pop.
We start with a BNSF stack train holding a red on Main 1, sitting quiet under the clouds. Then Main 3 erupts — a four‑lead westbound monster storms through with 140 cars, shaking the whole cut. Savage security rolls the row, checking containers and keeping an eye on the morning traffic.
Moments later, the pass throws a curveball: a UP Z‑train streaks up the Palmdale Cutoff, dives across the flyover, and threads directly in front of our stopped train as it merges onto Main 1 east. Perfect timing, perfect choreography — Silverwood at its best.
Security steps out, stretches, and shares a quick moment with us. Then Main 2 lights up with an eastbound BNSF stack that doesn’t even think about stopping — it blasts straight through with mixed power, including an MRL unit that surprises everyone.
Finally, our first train gets its release. Under a ceiling of heavy Cajon Pass clouds, the locomotives dig in from a dead stop — steel groaning, traction biting, and smoke pouring from all four units as they claw their way into motion. You can feel the weight, hear the struggle, and watch the consist fight for every foot of momentum. Down the line, BNSF Police stage up — reports of burglarized containers adding tension to an already dramatic morning. It’s raw, real‑time railroading: power, atmosphere, and the unmistakable chaos of Silverwood coming alive.
This is Silverwood on a cloudy day. Rare. Atmospheric. Alive.
Drop your consist notes, memories, and timestamps — the 50s/60s crew always nails the details.
Buddy sends his usual wave.
TIMESTAMPS
00:01 – 00:35
Train 1 — BNSF stack (stopped at Silverwood, red signal)
92‑car consist holding on Main 1.
00:35 — Train 2 • BNSF Stack Westbound on Main 3 (140 cars)
FOUR‑LEAD POWER: 5837 • 6392 • 4206 • 7582
Savage security rolls the row at 06:00.
06:50 — Train 3 • UP Z‑Train on the Palmdale Cutoff
Cuts across and dives onto BNSF Main 1 east, threading in front of our stopped train.
Power: 8481 • 3028 • 7977 • 4036
Trail DPU: 8073
125 rail cars.
11:17
Savage security agent steps out, stretches, and we exchange pleasantries.
12:27 — Train 4 • BNSF Stack Eastbound on Main 2 (does NOT stop)
Power: 6989 • 1041 • UP 6334 • MRL 4318
Trail DPUs: 8082 • 7314
18:15 — Train 1 Releases
Power: 6166 • 8139 • 8200 • 1113
92 rail cars.
21:45
BNSF Police posts up — burglarized containers reported down the line.
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Waiting double stack car train crews : When can we restart ? We waiting over 10 minits but, when can restart ? 😫😩😪🥱😴 We will passing 3 freight trains and must maiting of through 3 freight trains 😫😩😪🥱😴
4 Trains on 3 Mains: Rare Silverwood Mountain Gridlock
Cajon Pass Rail Fans
7,999 views
Silverwood woke up fast this morning — four trains, three mains, and a rare blanket of monsoonal clouds that turned the whole pass into a soft‑lit stage. This spot faces east, so mornings like this almost never happen. No harsh sun, no glare — just that deep, moody sky that makes every locomotive sound heavier and every color pop.
We start with a BNSF stack train holding a red on Main 1, sitting quiet under the clouds. Then Main 3 erupts — a four‑lead westbound monster storms through with 140 cars, shaking the whole cut. Savage security rolls the row, checking containers and keeping an eye on the morning traffic.
Moments later, the pass throws a curveball: a UP Z‑train streaks up the Palmdale Cutoff, dives across the flyover, and threads directly in front of our stopped train as it merges onto Main 1 east. Perfect timing, perfect choreography — Silverwood at its best.
Security steps out, stretches, and shares a quick moment with us. Then Main 2 lights up with an eastbound BNSF stack that doesn’t even think about stopping — it blasts straight through with mixed power, including an MRL unit that surprises everyone.
Finally, our first train gets its release. Under a ceiling of heavy Cajon Pass clouds, the locomotives dig in from a dead stop — steel groaning, traction biting, and smoke pouring from all four units as they claw their way into motion. You can feel the weight, hear the struggle, and watch the consist fight for every foot of momentum. Down the line, BNSF Police stage up — reports of burglarized containers adding tension to an already dramatic morning. It’s raw, real‑time railroading: power, atmosphere, and the unmistakable chaos of Silverwood coming alive.
This is Silverwood on a cloudy day. Rare. Atmospheric. Alive.
Drop your consist notes, memories, and timestamps — the 50s/60s crew always nails the details.
Buddy sends his usual wave.
TIMESTAMPS
00:01 – 00:35
Train 1 — BNSF stack (stopped at Silverwood, red signal)
92‑car consist holding on Main 1.
00:35 — Train 2 • BNSF Stack Westbound on Main 3 (140 cars)
FOUR‑LEAD POWER: 5837 • 6392 • 4206 • 7582
Savage security rolls the row at 06:00.
06:50 — Train 3 • UP Z‑Train on the Palmdale Cutoff
Cuts across and dives onto BNSF Main 1 east, threading in front of our stopped train.
Power: 8481 • 3028 • 7977 • 4036
Trail DPU: 8073
125 rail cars.
11:17
Savage security agent steps out, stretches, and we exchange pleasantries.
12:27 — Train 4 • BNSF Stack Eastbound on Main 2 (does NOT stop)
Power: 6989 • 1041 • UP 6334 • MRL 4318
Trail DPUs: 8082 • 7314
18:15 — Train 1 Releases
Power: 6166 • 8139 • 8200 • 1113
92 rail cars.
21:45
BNSF Police posts up — burglarized containers reported down the line.
Silverwood woke up fast this morning: four trains, three mains, monsoonal clouds, and a Z‑train threading the flyover like it was choreographed. The whole pass turned into a soft‑lit stage, and every locomotive sounded heavier under that sky.
This one has everything — a westbound monster shaking the cut, a surprise UP Z‑train diving across the flyover, mixed power on Main 2, and finally our first train digging out from a dead stop with smoke pouring from all four units. Even BNSF Police posted up down the line after reports of burglarized containers.
It’s raw, real‑time Cajon Pass chaos on a rare cloudy morning.
Thanks for being here early — enjoy the show.
Buddy sends his wave.